This tool makes fast work of plumb alignment and framing tasks. Attaches quickly and easily to any work surface. Features a spring loaded setting pin for wood surfaces, a strong magnet for steel surfaces, and an adjustable hook to hang over beams or attach to nails.

Chalk-Rite Gear Drive is a professional fast wind chalk snap-line. Compact and extremely durable snap-line that winds up to 3 times faster than standard snap-lines. With 100 feet of premium-grade nylon/polyester braided line, folding rewind crank and a positive gear-lock.

This level will do just about anything you will ever need. The innovative design and rugged construction make it an ideal choice for framing. The rubberized end caps are nice for absorbing shocks and providing protection when the level is dropped on end. This is an excellent level for the price.

The FR-16, 100-foot laser square allows the user to square up to 100 feet, instantly. It uses two, 1-milliwatt lasers mounted to an aluminum framing square for reliable elimination of tricky Pythagorean math in long-distance squaring. The FR-16 is easily calibrated in minutes, and offers over 25 hours of operation on two AA batteries.

You will need a good tape measure when you are building walls or framing out walls. The Stanley powerlock has a nice 1" wide blade that will hold up well when measuring from floor to ceiling.

Porter-Cable's Clipped Head Framing Nailer and Compressor kit is the complete package. The framer features a quick loading in-line magazine for consistent, smooth nail driving with virtually no misfires. This package includes the nailer, compressor, 3/8-inch by 50-foot vinyl hose, 1/4-inch fittings (plug & coupler), pipe joint tape and an operating manual.

3 piece kit This is my favorite laser tape. You can use the laser dot to project a spot on the exact distance you want to measure. Tip - If your basement is longer or wider than 50' you can stand in the center of room and measure to both walls. This is the fastest way to measure a basement.